A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection to a shooting investigation in Center Point, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Chief Deputy Randy Christian said David Chambers, of Birmingham, has been charged with possessing a firearm while on probation.

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The shooting happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of 1st Street NW.

Christian said a man was walking to a home when a dog charged out of a yard toward him. Chambers, the dog’s owner, was outside cleaning a car and told the man the dog would not bite. The walking man then threatened to shoot the dog if it was not restrained.

A verbal argument escalated with more people joining the altercation and eventually gunfire was exchanged, Christian said.

A man was struck in the buttocks as he tried to run away. The 11-year-old boy was hit by a bullet that came through the wall of the home.

The boy was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery. He is expected to recover. The adult victim was treated and released.

Christian said Chambers admitted he fired shots, but claimed he was not the first to shoot. Chambers is on probation for a previous robbery case. He is out of jail after posting a $15,000 bond.

Investigators said others admitted to firing shots as well, and they all claimed self-defense. The case has now been presented to the District Attorney’s Office for review. Christian said more charges related to the child’s injuries are expected.